While illegal in Ontario, rebates on pharmaceuticals are sometimes upwards of 80 per cent, allowing for huge profits for retailers. SYSTEM / Toronto Star ) Order this photoTwo Costco pharmacy directors have been charged with professional misconduct for an alleged kickback scheme in which drug companies paid to get their medications stocked at the retail chain. For Costco in Canada, these rebate payments amount to millions of dollars a year. Costco said it followed provincial law and any rebate payments were based solely on purchases for locations outside of Ontario. The companies either declined to answer or did not respond to questions from the Star about the alleged rebate payments.

Source: thestar November 22, 2016 11:00 UTC